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Position description

The Boatswain's Mate is in-training to be Boatswain. It is expected that the person elected to
this position will become the Boatswain the following season unless he or she is found to be
incompetent, or fails to complete rank requirements prior to elections for the
season he or she is to be Boatswain. The Boatswain’s Mate should attend as many activities as
possible and be the constant shadow of the Boatswain.